Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3
East of England
£500,000
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
3237 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
A Grade II listed four-bedroom detached property in a prominent corner position in Boreham, close to the Six Bells pub. The accommodation includes several reception rooms, a large conservatory, a kitchen with adjoining utility room, a ground-floor cloakroom, and a first-floor bathroom and en-suite shower room. Period features described include exposed beams, fireplaces and decorative detailing.
The property stands on a plot of approximately 0.28 acres with mature trees and shrubs, lawn, two outbuildings and a triple garage. The listing identifies scope for improvement, restoration or possible future development, subject to planning permission, listed building consent and other relevant approvals. Cash buyers only. Being sold via Balgores Secure.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £500,000, this four-bedroom detached house is offered at about £154/sq ft, well below the local average of £409/sq ft—a standout acquisition price for a substantial village property. Its period beams, fireplaces, multiple reception spaces, large plot, two outbuildings and triple garage give the project plenty to work with, while the corner position in Boreham adds character.
This is a heavy restoration rather than a cosmetic refresh: the photographed interiors are worn and deteriorated, the garden is overgrown, and a rear roof section appears damaged. The Grade II listing makes specialist advice and appropriate consents important, particularly for roof repairs and any changes. The score is strong overall, led by price and economics, though the condition and moderate risk temper the opportunity.
Key opportunities
- Restore the period beams, fireplaces and traditional details across the multiple reception spaces to give the house a coherent character-led finish.
- Rework the substantial interior, including the dated kitchen and bathrooms, as part of a full-house improvement rather than a piecemeal refresh.
- Tackle the overgrown grounds and explore practical uses for the two outbuildings and triple garage, subject to the relevant consents.
Key risks
- Stripped-back restoration across a large house, with deteriorated finishes, worn floors and neglected grounds — plan for a substantial multi-room programme and a longer timeline than a cosmetic refresh.
- A rear roof section appears to have missing or displaced covering and exposed structure; its extent and appropriate repair need specialist inspection, especially given the Grade II listing.
- Pronounced external staining and weathering are visible; establish their cause and whether repairs are needed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Beaulieu Park
1.4 miles
Train · Beaulieu
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Hatfield Peverel
Chelmsford Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Chelmsford City Centre
Witham (Essex) Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Witham
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